The Hudson Bay Region and Its Rich Northland Prospects
The Hudson Bay area offers untapped resources and potential for commerce. Wildlife abounds with musk oxen reindeer polar bears and vast fowl while fisheries yield cod salmon and other species. The piece laments scant notice of vegetation timber and density and links future prosperity to railway markets and industrial expansion.
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Hudson Bay
Live Bay
Sportsiuien Im Laat
Hivdbou Bay
York Factory
Amunyet Une
Totar
Hudaya Bay
York
General Gordon Captured and Reported Alive
Rumors sweep the Northwest that General Gordon and his troops were captured by the enemy with relief forces arriving late. A later dispatch states Gordon is alive but held for a high ransom, amid uncertainty and fevered speculation.
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Gordon
Gorson
East
County Court Report Reveals Quiet Tuesday Dockets
The county court saw few cases on Tuesday mostly disputes over small sums. Creditors showed no eagerness to collect, debtors no intent to resist payment, signaling prudent behavior in hard times. The notable case involved Major Beniton and posts to become registrar in Russell, with ongoing political shifts and a likely reevaluation at the next election.
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Luis
Beniton
Reeve
Russell
Oxford Senior District ratepayers meet in schoolHouse
The annual Oxford Senior District meeting heard the Auditors report showing a balance of 256.91 on hand. W W Chambers was re elected trustee chair G W Carpenter was named trustee chair and S W Chambers appointed Sec Treas for the year. The winded school will reopen in April. A joint stock plan to manufacture Chinese failed due to money shortage while a cheese factory opportunity was noted.
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Oxford
Chiumbers Lis
Wusiee
G. W. Carpenter
W Chambers
Sec'eTreas
Windr
Agua
Rossburn Council Minutes Jan 30 Defend Tax Measures and Appointments
The Rossburn Council met at Julia Gerrand’s house January 30 with Reeve McDonald and members present. Minutes and accounts were approved as listed, and a note from Wm. McDonald for 212.00 was noted. The council declined to collect back taxes by distress and directed credit for excess 1884 statute labour. A by law to appoint officers was introduced and appointments made for constable and ward officials across wards.
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Julia Gerrand
Lu O'Cvek
Reeve McDonaild
Coyneilloms Young
Peden
Hatilton
Black, Stong
Carson
J. Ramaay
Wm. Young
Geo. Manson
John McPhail
John Brodie
J. Still
Wm. McDonald
Peden—Young
Car
Pedean
Young
J. J. Sill
A. McWousld
It. Taylor
J. Ifwos
A. Menzies
W. Witis
Municipal Council Minutes Describe Byelaws and Revisions
The record notes adoption of last year’s beats with divisions and new section S. Lends assessed at five dollars per acre and three days labor. A byelaw creates a Court of Revision to meet May 26 1838 at 2 pm in Gerraud’s house. Notices to publish in Bartle Ossrrten. Council accepts treasurer bonds and transfers books. Upcoming adjournment by general call.
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Peden
Wm. Mclntosh
Crookshanks
Howse of Inc. Gerraud
Bartle Ossrrten
Carson
Strong
Treas
Casyu—Young
Treaserer
Young— Strong
Hamilton
Agua
Keeve
George Manson
Cleng
January pupil standings at Russbury school
The Russbury school January standings list top pupils across classes. Names include John Ross and Martha Hamilton in Class One, Louise Peden and Robert Brown leading the Third Class, with Mathew Hamilton and Ada Hamilton topping the Fourth Class.
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Russbury
Bits
Jobn Ross
Donald McDonald
Mary Diawilwn
Kolough Ross
Fourus Cins
Martha Hamilton
Ciata Hamilton
Emma Young
Elezabeth Stewart Siir Albert McDonald
James Caumings
Wilts Moanilien
Louise Peden
Robert Brown
Chis
Mathew Hamilton
Ada Hamilton
Public Expenditure Cuts and Local Reforms Discussed
The council trims expenses across departments while Portage la Prairie faces heightened religious concerns. A clever poem submitted for publication is evaluated as potentially provoking strong reactions and is deemed unsafe to publish.
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Petrea
Earmy Agale Mayer
Piast & Law Companies
Olver Extortivuerm
Couneil
Cranden
Oushett
Portagy la Prairie
Excellent home manufactured brick praised for quality
An office notes a high quality brick locally made from white clay free from impurities. The brick is described as large and solid and suitable for building when materials are scarce. Farmers are encouraged to manufacture bricks for personal use as the burning process is not difficult.
Dominion Parliament Opens With Manitoba Railways Focus
The Dominion Parliament opened on the 20th ult with the Governor’s speech signaling that Manitoba and the Northwest will occupy much of this session. The address emphasizes rapid railway construction and liberal grants to extend lines, while a humorous note contrasts Manitoba bachelors with a farmer of seventeen children, suggesting large families can thrive.
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Manitoba
Northwest
Winnipeg Machinery Arrives for Red Deer River Oil Prospects
Three car loads of machinery have arrived at Winnipeg and will be forwarded to develop the new oil discoveries at Red Deer River. The prospect is that this country will produce for its own use and export a considerable quantity.
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Winnipeg
Red Deer River
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